How to apply

Further information

SUPPORT FOR CARE LEAVERS

Queen’s University is committed to providing support for students from a care-experienced background and in recognition of this the University has been awarded the Buttle UK Quality Mark.

We have a dedicated member of staff available to support applicants when applying to the University, during their undergraduate study, including graduation and beyond. We can guarantee 365-day University accommodation if required and we also award a £1,000 bursary.

DISABILITY SUPPORT

The University is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all of its students and actively encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Applications are considered on the same academic grounds as non-disabled applicants and there is no disability assessment prior to an offer being made.

The University has developed extensive support for disabled students. The reasonable adjustments available are outlined in the Student Disability Policy.

If you receive an offer, you will be provided with a questionnaire, which you should complete and return to the Disability Services unit.

The information you provide will be treated as sensitive and kept strictly confidential. It will only be used to plan for your individual support requirements, ensuring that your transition to Queen’s is as smooth as possible.

If you need any advice about disclosing disability, or the arrangements which we can make, please contact:

IF YOU ARE RETURNING TO EDUCATION

Queen’s also welcomes applications from students who are returning to education. Each case will be considered on its individual merits and modified entrance targets may be set. Life experience is not in itself sufficient grounds for admission and we normally require evidence of recent academic study at a suitably high level which has led to some positive results.

The qualifications most frequently offered by such applicants are Access Courses, A-levels, BTEC Extended Diplomas/Higher National Certificates and Diplomas and Open University credits. It is our experience that applicants stand better chance of succeeding on their course if they have been able to acquire or improve skills of reading, analysis and writing beforehand.

While many subjects can be taken from scratch at university level, there are others, particularly in Science and Engineering, where considerable background knowledge is essential. For this reason, it is understandable that the majority of students who have entered university from this background are to be found in humanities and social science subjects.

You should be aware that undertaking a period of full-time study can have serious implications.

APPLICANTS WITH A CRIMINAL RECORD

It is the policy of the University to consider applications for admission on their individual merits in the light of all available information. The primary selection criteria are those related to the qualifications, skills, abilities and personal qualities of an applicant. The University will investigate the criminal record of a new applicant only if the primary selection criteria for a course have been met.

The University acknowledges the key role of education in the rehabilitative process and a criminal record will not debar an applicant unless the nature and seriousness of the offence in question are incompatible with:

the course applied for

the ultimate professional or vocational goal; or

participation in an academic and social setting and the University’s responsibility to ensure a safe and neutral environment

APPLICATIONS FOR THEOLOGY

Applicants for the Bachelor of Divinity, Bachelor of Theology, Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours with Theology) or Diploma in Theology are invited to contact the University’s Institute of Theology for advice on undergraduate study in one of the recognised Theological Colleges. At the time of enrolment and registration students will also be required to register with the relevant college.

APPLICATIONS TO ST MARY’S UNIVERSITY COLLEGE AND STRANMILLIS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

The Bachelor of Education (BEd) is taught at the recognised colleges of St Mary’s University College and Stranmillis University College. The colleges also offer other undergraduate degrees in Liberal Arts (St Mary’s University College), Early Childhood Studies and Health and Leisure Studies (Stranmillis University College). Each College produces its own Prospectus to which you should refer.

DECISIONS ON APPLICATIONS

Decisions on applications are made on an ongoing basis for most courses, although, in the case of higher demand courses, they may be delayed until after the UCAS closing date. If you receive an offer you may be invited to visit the department of your choice or receive further information from the department.

If you accept an unconditional (U) or conditional (C) offer of admission from Queen’s as either your firm (UF/CF) or insurance choice (UI/CI), you will be provided with information in late June or early July of your proposed year of entry, including information relating to the publication of decisions, procedures for August/September, accommodation, tuition fees, enrolment, registration and orientation.

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS POLICY

The University Admissions Policy provides additional information on a range of matters including feedback to unsuccessful applicants and the Admissions Appeals/Complaints Procedure.